Top 10 PCOS Tips
Here are our Top Ten PCOS Tips. Do you have any tips that you’d like to share? 1. Eat a balanced diet. Your body needs carbohydrates, protein, and fat. 2. Choose healthy carbohydrate foods that are high in fiber and low in sugar…
My Journey as a Peer Leader
I remember sitting in this exact spot about 2 years ago, an upcoming high school junior who was nervous about if she was wearing the right outfit for the interview. Now I’m an upcoming college freshman who is worried about if she will pass all…
Farewell from Emily
Hey it’s Emily! School is approaching fast, can you believe it? Even the temperature seems to be dropping a few degrees as we grow closer and closer to the end of August. It seems like just yesterday I was walking cross the stage at graduation…
Rihanna & Eminem: Art – Or Glorified Violence?
It’s Ty! So I’m sure most (if not all) of you have heard Eminem and Rihanna’s new song “Love the Way You Lie”. If you haven’t heard the popular song yet, you’re bound to hear it soon. Now don’t get me wrong; it’s a very…
Hope and Awareness Bracelets for Endometriosis
If you‘re reading this, you’ve probably been diagnosed with endometriosis. With that said, I really don’t have to tell you how horrible and confusing it can be; you already know! The pain can really be excruciating at times. We can manage to look good on…
A Journey of Courage – Changing Your Gender
I recently read two articles on the Children’s Hospital Boston “Thrive” blog, and was very touched by them. The articles were about a set of identical twins; one of whom is now transgender. Ryan (who now goes by the name Sylvia) has had a very hard…
S.A.V.E (Students Against Vector Exploitation)
It’s Ty! While doing some research for work, I came across an article about the organization S.A.V.E, which stands for Students Against Vector Exploitation. This article immediately caught my eye because Vector Marketing is a company that contacted me about applying for a job, and…
When Safety Trumps an Awkward Moment…
As your dad looks on, watching you with a keen eye, you know this is your chance to speak up, to lift a heavy burden off your back. It’s been bothering you for days, weeks, even months, but heck, how could your old man understand?…
Kicking Off Our 10 Week Walking Challenge!
Today, Children’s Hospital Boston kicked off WalkingWorks® – “a 10-week motivational program designed to help participants increase their level of physical activity”. The goal of the program is to see how many times participants can collectively walk from the Washington Monument to the Golden Gate Bridge.
CYWH/Girls Taking Action Nutrition Presentation
It’s Ty! I know it’s been a long time since I last blogged, and I must say I’ve missed you all, but I’m back to tell you all about our last presentation. So here goes: Last Friday, Erica and I had the opportunity to accompany…